McDaniels Assessed Technical Foul in Physical Game 1 Loss to Nuggets

Jaden McDaniels was a central figure in a highly physical Game 1 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets. During the 116-105 loss, McDaniels was assessed an unsportsmanlike technical foul for pushing Nikola Jokic in the back. The contest featured a total of 42 fouls and multiple technicals as the Northwest Division rivals opened their first-round series. McDaniels and the Timberwolves struggled to contain Denver's offense in the physical defeat.